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Construction of First Two Apartment Buildings in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35337
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.57
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the first two apartment buildings in block 56. Base and frameworks being built. Some men visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.57
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction of the first two apartment buildings in block 56. Base and frameworks being built. Some men visible working.
Notes
J-2-96
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
Apartments

Alcan Gues Houses on Albatross Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35254
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.13
Scope and Content
Photograph of Northern view of the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. One of the Oceanview apartments is visible to the left. In the front right, there is a man working with a pile of material next to him.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.13
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of Northern view of the company's guest houses on Albatross Avenue. One of the Oceanview apartments is visible to the left. In the front right, there is a man working with a pile of material next to him.
Notes
J-2-435
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Homes
Apartments

Construction of Apartments

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35247
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.7
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking southwest showing framing being erected on #5 apartment bldg. in block 56 at Albatross. Please note #7 Apartment bldg. and #1 guest house in background. Men are visible working.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.7
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of looking southwest showing framing being erected on #5 apartment bldg. in block 56 at Albatross. Please note #7 Apartment bldg. and #1 guest house in background. Men are visible working.
Notes
J-2-209
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Homes
Construction
Apartments
Townsite

#3 Apartment Building Under Construction in Block 56

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35373
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.92
Scope and Content
Photograph of #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.92
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of #3 apartment building under construction in block 56. #1 apartment building, which has the first floor framed can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Please note paving completed on Oriole Street. There are vehicles on the road, and some people walking down. Acess to oriole is blocked off with barricade.
Notes
J-2-155
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Apartments

Nearly Completed B.C. Telephone Company Building on Kingfisher Avenue

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35290
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.26
Scope and Content
Photograph of nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.26
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of nearly completed B.C. Telephone Exchange building on Kingfisher Avenue. There is a ladder against the outside of the building leading to the roof. Kitimat New Telephone Exchange sign is on the ground leaning against the building. On the right is a vehicle of some sort.
Notes
J-2-160
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

Early Alcan and Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28228
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2017.13
Physical Description
14 photographs print : b&w ; 12 x 17 cm 48 photographs print : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and Content
62 photos of early Alcan and construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Early Construction
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 1

B.C. Telephone Exchange Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35412
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.130
Scope and Content
Photograph of the B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.130
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the B.C. Telephone Exchange under construction on Kingfisher Ave. Exterior appears complete. Lots of dirt piles around. Three men are visible out front.
Notes
J-2-86
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Construction
B.C. Telephone Company

Early Townsite Photographs

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28259
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Date Range
1957
Accession Number
2002.26
Part Of
Larry Beauchamp Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2002.26
Standard number
5 photographs of early Kitimat and Alcan.
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
5 photographs print : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Name Access
Beauchamp, Larry
Subject Access
Townsite
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Bay 2 Shelf 5 Box 2

John McLachlan's Alcan employment documents

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description36727
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Description Level
File
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Accession Number
2018.2
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Part Of
Jean Lunny Collection
Creator
John McLachlan
Alcan
Description Level
File
Accession Number
2018.2
GMD
textual records
Date Range
1953-1956
Physical Description
<1 cm textual records
History / Biographical
John McLachlan arrived in Kitimat in 1953 as a 23-year-old immigrant and went on to work at Alcan's Property Engineering Department for almost 40 years. He started out as a land surveyor and cartographer in the town's early years and ended his career as a Senior Legal Draftsmen.
Custodial History
Donated by Jean Lunny, January 12th 2018
Scope and Content
Photocopied documents relating to John McLachlan's employment with Alcan. 1) Letter of employment, G. W. Whitehead (Alcan) to John McLachlan, offering position as Draughtsman in Kitimat. April 10th 1953 2) Letter of acceptance, John McLachlan to G.W. Whitehead. April 11th 1953 3) Alcan Personnel Department introduction form, to Mr. G. T. Malby, Resident Engineer, May 13th 1953 4) Invitation to join Retirement Income and Life Insurance Plan, Ian Maclean to John McLachlan, June 23rd 1954. 5) Account of duties as Senior Draughtsman, John McLachlan to W. H. Sparks, September 11th 1956.
Name Access
McLachlan, John
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Smelter
Storage Location
Curator's office

Alcan Smeltersite Housing

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24586
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.23
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Housing
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.23
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Housing
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Housing
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Bob Esson Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.16
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of early Kitimat and construction, Alcan, and construction of Kitimat railway.
Part Of
Bob Esson Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
2005.16
History / Biographical
Worked for Northern Sentinel June 1957 - July 1959, business manager under Pixie Meldrum, Editor, photos obtained through Northern Sentinel Press
Scope and Content
Collection of photos consisting of early Kitimat and construction, Alcan, and construction of Kitimat railway.
Name Access
Esson, Bob
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Railroad
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Potlines - Line 1 and 2

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description18899
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Accession Number
77.6.2
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Pitline 1 and 2 of Alcan Smelter Site.
Part Of
Gisela Mendel fonds
Description Level
Item
Series Number
Series 1
Accession Number
77.6.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1969
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph showing Pitline 1 and 2 of Alcan Smelter Site.
Subject Access
Structures
Industries
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

B.C. Telephone Building Under Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35343
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.63
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking west from the Kingfisher Avenue of the B.C. Telephone Building under construction. Brick framework is being placed. A man can be seen wroking in the building. A truck is parker out front to the right.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.63
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view looking west from the Kingfisher Avenue of the B.C. Telephone Building under construction. Brick framework is being placed. A man can be seen wroking in the building. A truck is parker out front to the right.
Notes
J-2-38
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
B.C. Telephone Company

Alcan Office Building Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description10763
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 October 1962
Accession Number
2005.8.1522
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan; new office building under way.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Creator
NSP
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2005.8.1522
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
NSP
Date Range
18 October 1962
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 8" x 6"
Custodial History
Northern Sentinel Box #4 - (A) Historical (1) Miscellaneous
Scope and Content
Photo showing Alcan; new office building under way.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Construction of Buildings
Storage Location
Artifact Storage

Alcan Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24587
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.24
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.24
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage

Alcan Administration Building - Opened June 1963 Post Card (2)

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description19719
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Accession Number
1980.46.01A
Scope and Content
Two Photographs of Business ; Industrial ; Alcan (Aluminum Chemicals) ; Structure ; Building ; Alcan Administration
Part Of
Anonymous Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
1980.46.01A
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
2 Photographs print : colour ; 11.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Two Photographs of Business ; Industrial ; Alcan (Aluminum Chemicals) ; Structure ; Building ; Alcan Administration
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Alcan Smeltersite Construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description24588
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2012.9.25
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction from private wharf.
Part Of
Jennings-Giles fonds
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2012.9.25
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 6.3 cm x 9 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Alcan Smeltersite Construction from private wharf.
Subject Access
Private Wharf
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Construction
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
78.5.8
Scope and Content
Kemano 1952. Alcan personnel office, first aid building, bunkhouses, and the road Main Portal in 1952.
Part Of
Northern Sentinel Press Ltd Collection
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
78.5.8
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20.5 x 12.7 cm
Scope and Content
Kemano 1952. Alcan personnel office, first aid building, bunkhouses, and the road Main Portal in 1952.
Subject Access
Construction
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Structures
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Bunkhouses
First Aid
Geographic Access
Kemano
Storage Location
photograph storage

Pan Abode House Foundation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description17018
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 April 1953
Accession Number
985.65.195
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of the Pan Abode House foundation looking north east showing heating ducts being enclosed in concrete and sewer and water connections being installed.
Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.195
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 April 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view of the Pan Abode House foundation looking north east showing heating ducts being enclosed in concrete and sewer and water connections being installed.
Subject Access
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.

Malcolm Orsted Collection

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description28174
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Description Level
Series
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2003.8
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Part Of
Malcolm Orsted Collection
Creator
Malcolm Orsted
Description Level
Series
Accession Number
2003.8
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
40 photographs print : b&w ;
History / Biographical
Malcolm Orsted arrived in Terrace BC in 1955 to work for the CNR as an assistant agent. In 1956 he started to work in Alcan.
Custodial History
Malcolm Orsted
Scope and Content
Collection of 40 photos consiting of Early Kitimat, Alcan, and Malcom and Harvey Orsted.
Name Access
Orsted, Malcolm
Subject Access
Kitimat
Early Construction
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
Wharf
Kitimat Hotel
Delta King
Smeltersite
Storage Location
Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 3

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